Persian New Year Celebration
Nowruz Persian New Year is a strong testimony to Iranian rich civilization, national characteristics, and history. It proves how a nation with its irreversible determination to endure and even flourish, through periods of devastation, political chaos, hardship, and oppression. For centuries, Persians have applied the Norouz spirit to every dark challenge that has come their way. This spirit has made Nowruz Persian New Year far more than just a New Year celebration throughout history. Norouz is a relic of ancient times. A memory of old tales and epics, a celebration of rebirth and rejuvenation. According to Zoroastrians, the month of Farvardin (the first month of the Iranian solar calendar) refers to Faravashis, or spirits, which return to the material world during the last 10 days of the year. Thus, they honor the 10 days to appease the spirits of their deceased ancestors. The Iranian tradition of visiting cemeteries on the last Thursday of the year may have originated from this belief.
